Recipe for 4 people
Temps total : 45 minutes
Ingredients for Asian Fried Rice
• 2 cups of cooked white rice (cold, ideally cooked the day before)
• 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil or sesame oil
• 1 can of canned mixed vegetables (peas, carrots, corn, green beans), well drained
• 2 beaten eggs
• 2 cloves of garlic, chopped
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• 2 tablespoons of soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon of sugar (optional to balance flavors)
• 1 pinch of black pepper
• 2 chopped green onions (for garnish)
Ingredients for Haitian soaked meat (marinade)
• 1 bunch fresh parsley (about 1 cup, finely chopped)
• 3 cloves of garlic, crushed or finely chopped
• 2 limes (fresh juice)
• 2 stalks of chives (finely chopped)
• 1 sprig of fresh thyme or 1/2 teaspoon of dried thyme
• 1/4 cup vegetable oil or olive oil
• 1/2 teaspoon of salt
• 1 pinch of black or red pepper
• 1 West Indian pepper (optional, depending on your tolerance for spiciness)
Preparation
1. Prepare the Haitian dip (marinade):
1. In a bowl, mix the parsley, garlic, chives and thyme.
2. Add the lime juice, oil, salt, pepper and chili pepper (if using).
3. Mix well until you obtain a homogeneous marinade. Reserve to water the rice at the end of cooking.
2. Prepare the Asian fried rice:
1. Heat the oil:
• In a wok or large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of oil over medium heat.
2. Sauté the aromatics:
• Add the garlic and onion. Fry until translucent.
3. Cook the eggs:
• Push the onions to the side, add the beaten eggs, and stir to lightly scramble them.
4. Add the vegetables:
• Add the well-drained vegetables. Sauté for 2-3 minutes.
5. Add the rice:
• Add the cold rice and mix to coat well with the vegetables.
6. Season:
• Add the soy sauce, sugar and a pinch of pepper. Mix well and sauté for another 5 minutes.
7. Finish with the marinade:
• Off the heat, add 2-3 tablespoons of any Haitian dip to the rice to flavor. Mix gently.
3. Service :
• Serve hot with a drizzle of extra soaked everything over the rice for a more intense flavor. Garnish with chopped green onions.
